Colleen Mauck
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Mercy Hospital Center for Performance Medicine and St. Louis Childrens Hospital, showcasing expertise in critical thinking, patient assessments, treatment and education. Known for exceptional clinical judgment and patient advocacy, significantly enhancing patient care and quality. Excelled in mentoring new staff, demonstrating strong leadership and compassionate communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pre/PACU/Post Op
Mercy Hospital Center for Performance Medicine
St Louis, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new staff.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques..
Registered Nurse - PACU
St. Louis Childrens Hospital
St Louis, MO
10.2017 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to treat patients
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
Registered Nurse (Charge Role) - Orthopedics
Mercy Hospital St Louis
St Louis, MO
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Central Methodist University
St Louis, MO08.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
St Louis, MO06.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Strong IV insertion skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments and intervention
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification / Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- Precepting new staff
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Pre/PACU/Post Op
Mercy Hospital Center for Performance Medicine
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - PACU
St. Louis Childrens Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse (Charge Role) - Orthopedics
Mercy Hospital St Louis
06.2015 - 06.2021
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing